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History Calling

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This collection highlights historical events and times from traditionally marginalized perspectives to provide a more accurate, well-rounded view of those events.

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Jefferson County Public Library

18 items

18 items

A Scarf for Keiko

A Scarf for Keiko

by Malaspina, Ann

eBook - 2019

Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, 1942: Sam's class begins knitting socks for the soldiers in the war. Sam isn't a good knitter, but his friend Keiko is. However...Show more Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, 1942: Sam's class begins knitting socks for the soldiers in the war. Sam isn't a good knitter, but his friend Keiko is. However, no one wants to be friends with her because she is Japanese American. When Keiko's family is forced to move to an internment camp, Sam sends her a gift of friendship. Show less

Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, 1942: Sam's class begins knitting socks for the soldiers in the war. Sam isn't a good knitter, but his friend Keiko is. However...Show more Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, 1942: Sam's class begins knitting socks for the soldiers in the war. Sam isn't a good knitter, but his friend Keiko is. However, no one wants to be friends with her because she is Japanese American. When Keiko's family is forced to move to an internment camp, Sam sends her a gift of friendship. Show less

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Unspeakable

Unspeakable

The Tulsa Race Massacre

by Weatherford, Carole Boston

Book - 2021

A picture book that sensitively examines the racial massacre in the Greenwood district of Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1921. The book describes the residents of a ...Show more A picture book that sensitively examines the racial massacre in the Greenwood district of Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1921. The book describes the residents of a prosperous African American community and what happened when a white mob attacked and destroyed the town. Show less

A picture book that sensitively examines the racial massacre in the Greenwood district of Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1921. The book describes the residents of a ...Show more A picture book that sensitively examines the racial massacre in the Greenwood district of Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1921. The book describes the residents of a prosperous African American community and what happened when a white mob attacked and destroyed the town. Show less

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Christopher Columbus and the Taino People

Christopher Columbus and the Taino People

by Messner, Kate

Book - 2023

Provides a history of Christopher Columbus and the colonization of the Americas that debunks many of the myths about him. Discusses the areas he explored,...Show more Provides a history of Christopher Columbus and the colonization of the Americas that debunks many of the myths about him. Discusses the areas he explored, how he treated native peoples, his relationship with the King and Queen of Spain and his beliefs about his explorations. Show less

Provides a history of Christopher Columbus and the colonization of the Americas that debunks many of the myths about him. Discusses the areas he explored,...Show more Provides a history of Christopher Columbus and the colonization of the Americas that debunks many of the myths about him. Discusses the areas he explored, how he treated native peoples, his relationship with the King and Queen of Spain and his beliefs about his explorations. Show less

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Lizzie Demands A Seat!

Lizzie Demands A Seat!

Elizabeth Jennings Fights for Streetcar Rights

by Anderson, Beth

Book - 2020

On July 16, 1854, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Jennings was running late to church and tried to board a streetcar. Due to her race and despite New York be...Show more On July 16, 1854, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Jennings was running late to church and tried to board a streetcar. Due to her race and despite New York being a free state, Lizzie was denied access, assaulted and threatened. Furious, she went to court, where she was represented by future president Chester A. Arthur and won in the first fight for equal rights on public transportation. Show less

On July 16, 1854, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Jennings was running late to church and tried to board a streetcar. Due to her race and despite New York be...Show more On July 16, 1854, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Jennings was running late to church and tried to board a streetcar. Due to her race and despite New York being a free state, Lizzie was denied access, assaulted and threatened. Furious, she went to court, where she was represented by future president Chester A. Arthur and won in the first fight for equal rights on public transportation. Show less

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Strange Fruit

Strange Fruit

Billie Holiday and the Power of A Protest Song

by Golio, Gary

Book - 2017

Coming out of a difficult childhood in 1930s America, a time and place that did not support Black Americans, Billie Holiday's lighter skin tone may have b...Show more Coming out of a difficult childhood in 1930s America, a time and place that did not support Black Americans, Billie Holiday's lighter skin tone may have been a help to her, but it was her jazz improvisation with the song "Strange Fruit," written by Abel Meeropol, that launched her into fame. Show less

Coming out of a difficult childhood in 1930s America, a time and place that did not support Black Americans, Billie Holiday's lighter skin tone may have b...Show more Coming out of a difficult childhood in 1930s America, a time and place that did not support Black Americans, Billie Holiday's lighter skin tone may have been a help to her, but it was her jazz improvisation with the song "Strange Fruit," written by Abel Meeropol, that launched her into fame. Show less

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Infinite Hope

Infinite Hope

A Black Artist's Journey From World War II to Peace

by Bryan, Ashley

Book - 2019

Artist-illustrator Ashley Bryan recounts his experiences as a soldier in the segregated army of WWII and how he overcame the racism and horrors of war to ...Show more Artist-illustrator Ashley Bryan recounts his experiences as a soldier in the segregated army of WWII and how he overcame the racism and horrors of war to pursue his love of art. Bryan includes never-before-seen artwork and letters along with diary entries that document his fears and how he was often treated worse than prisoners of war. Show less

Artist-illustrator Ashley Bryan recounts his experiences as a soldier in the segregated army of WWII and how he overcame the racism and horrors of war to ...Show more Artist-illustrator Ashley Bryan recounts his experiences as a soldier in the segregated army of WWII and how he overcame the racism and horrors of war to pursue his love of art. Bryan includes never-before-seen artwork and letters along with diary entries that document his fears and how he was often treated worse than prisoners of war. Show less

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Women's Right to Vote

Women's Right to Vote

by Messner, Kate

Book - 2020

Dispels common myths and beliefs about women's suffrage using factual evidence, primary sources and humor. Dispels common myths and beliefs about women's suffrage using factual evidence, primary sources and humor. Show less

Dispels common myths and beliefs about women's suffrage using factual evidence, primary sources and humor. Dispels common myths and beliefs about women's suffrage using factual evidence, primary sources and humor. Show less

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I Can Make This Promise

I Can Make This Promise

by Day, Christine

Book - 2019

Twelve-year-old Edie knows her mother is a Native American adopted by white parents, but she knows nothing about her Native heritage. Edie discovers a box...Show more Twelve-year-old Edie knows her mother is a Native American adopted by white parents, but she knows nothing about her Native heritage. Edie discovers a box of letters and photographs that raise questions her mother can't or won't answer about the Native American woman who might be Edie's namesake, and Edie begins to question her own identity. Show less

Twelve-year-old Edie knows her mother is a Native American adopted by white parents, but she knows nothing about her Native heritage. Edie discovers a box...Show more Twelve-year-old Edie knows her mother is a Native American adopted by white parents, but she knows nothing about her Native heritage. Edie discovers a box of letters and photographs that raise questions her mother can't or won't answer about the Native American woman who might be Edie's namesake, and Edie begins to question her own identity. Show less

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The Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad

by Messner, Kate

Book - 2022

Provides a history of the Underground Railroad in the United States, focusing on debunking myths about the network and providing true stories of those who...Show more Provides a history of the Underground Railroad in the United States, focusing on debunking myths about the network and providing true stories of those who tried to escape slavery. Begins with a history of the slave trade and how it came to America and goes on to explain the Abolitionist movement, the fight for freedom and slavery's legacy. Show less

Provides a history of the Underground Railroad in the United States, focusing on debunking myths about the network and providing true stories of those who...Show more Provides a history of the Underground Railroad in the United States, focusing on debunking myths about the network and providing true stories of those who tried to escape slavery. Begins with a history of the slave trade and how it came to America and goes on to explain the Abolitionist movement, the fight for freedom and slavery's legacy. Show less

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Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code

Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code

A Navajo Code Talker's Story

by Bruchac, Joseph

Book - 2018

Presents an illustrated children's story about a young Navajo boy named Chester Nez who attended a boarding school as a child and was taught his culture a...Show more Presents an illustrated children's story about a young Navajo boy named Chester Nez who attended a boarding school as a child and was taught his culture and language were useless. Years later, he was recruited by the U.S. Marines during World War II to use his native language to create an unbreakable military code. Show less

Presents an illustrated children's story about a young Navajo boy named Chester Nez who attended a boarding school as a child and was taught his culture a...Show more Presents an illustrated children's story about a young Navajo boy named Chester Nez who attended a boarding school as a child and was taught his culture and language were useless. Years later, he was recruited by the U.S. Marines during World War II to use his native language to create an unbreakable military code. Show less

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Prairie Lotus

Prairie Lotus

by Park, Linda Sue

Book - 2020

Fourteen-year-old Hanna, who is half-Chinese, settles with her father in the frontier town of LaForge, Dakota Territory, in 1880. She hopes she can attend...Show more Fourteen-year-old Hanna, who is half-Chinese, settles with her father in the frontier town of LaForge, Dakota Territory, in 1880. She hopes she can attend school but must deal with racism from the local townspeople, who are afraid to have their children attend class with her. Show less

Fourteen-year-old Hanna, who is half-Chinese, settles with her father in the frontier town of LaForge, Dakota Territory, in 1880. She hopes she can attend...Show more Fourteen-year-old Hanna, who is half-Chinese, settles with her father in the frontier town of LaForge, Dakota Territory, in 1880. She hopes she can attend school but must deal with racism from the local townspeople, who are afraid to have their children attend class with her. Show less

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Born on the Water

Born on the Water

by Hannah-Jones, Nikole

Book - 2021

Frustrated with a class assignment asking students to trace their roots to their ancestral homes, a young Black girl explains to her family that she could...Show more Frustrated with a class assignment asking students to trace their roots to their ancestral homes, a young Black girl explains to her family that she couldn't complete the assignment because she could only trace her family back three generations in the United States. Show less

Frustrated with a class assignment asking students to trace their roots to their ancestral homes, a young Black girl explains to her family that she could...Show more Frustrated with a class assignment asking students to trace their roots to their ancestral homes, a young Black girl explains to her family that she couldn't complete the assignment because she could only trace her family back three generations in the United States. Show less

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Red Cloud

Red Cloud

A Lakota Story of War and Surrender

by Nelson, S. D

Book - 2017

A captivating picture book biography told through the eyes of Oglala Lakota leader, Red Cloud — the only Native American chief to overpower the U.S. Army ...Show more A captivating picture book biography told through the eyes of Oglala Lakota leader, Red Cloud — the only Native American chief to overpower the U.S. Army during settlers' expansion into Indigenous people's territory. Despite his determination to fight, Chief Red Cloud was the first to agree with the government's demands that the Native Americans move to reservations — a controversial decision that changed the course of history. Show less

A captivating picture book biography told through the eyes of Oglala Lakota leader, Red Cloud — the only Native American chief to overpower the U.S. Army ...Show more A captivating picture book biography told through the eyes of Oglala Lakota leader, Red Cloud — the only Native American chief to overpower the U.S. Army during settlers' expansion into Indigenous people's territory. Despite his determination to fight, Chief Red Cloud was the first to agree with the government's demands that the Native Americans move to reservations — a controversial decision that changed the course of history. Show less

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Go Show the World

Go Show the World

A Celebration of Indigenous Heroes

by Kinew, Wab

Book - 2018

Presents a picture book celebrating historic and modern-day Indigenous heroes from the U.S. and Canada that features color illustrations and the rhyming text of a rap song by Wab Kinew. Presents a picture book celebrating historic and modern-day Indigenous heroes from the U.S. and Canada that features color illustrations and the rhyming text of a rap song by Wab Kinew. Show less

Presents a picture book celebrating historic and modern-day Indigenous heroes from the U.S. and Canada that features color illustrations and the rhyming text of a rap song by Wab Kinew. Presents a picture book celebrating historic and modern-day Indigenous heroes from the U.S. and Canada that features color illustrations and the rhyming text of a rap song by Wab Kinew. Show less

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We Are Water Protectors

We Are Water Protectors

by Lindstrom, Carole

Book - 2020

In this picture book inspired by Indigenous-led movements, lyrical text describes how a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth's water, but a young water protector stands up to defend the resource. In this picture book inspired by Indigenous-led movements, lyrical text describes how a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth's water, but a young water protector stands up to defend the resource. Show less

In this picture book inspired by Indigenous-led movements, lyrical text describes how a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth's water, but a young water protector stands up to defend the resource. In this picture book inspired by Indigenous-led movements, lyrical text describes how a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth's water, but a young water protector stands up to defend the resource. Show less

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The Founders Unmasked

The Founders Unmasked

by Poux, Jennifer

Book - 2022

Examines the role of white and Black men and women who helped found the United States, including Thomas Jefferson, Sally Hemings, Alexander Hamilton, Frederick Douglass, George Washington and James Madison. Examines the role of white and Black men and women who helped found the United States, including Thomas Jefferson, Sally Hemings, Alexander Hamilton, Frederick Douglass, George Washington and James Madison. Show less

Examines the role of white and Black men and women who helped found the United States, including Thomas Jefferson, Sally Hemings, Alexander Hamilton, Frederick Douglass, George Washington and James Madison. Examines the role of white and Black men and women who helped found the United States, including Thomas Jefferson, Sally Hemings, Alexander Hamilton, Frederick Douglass, George Washington and James Madison. Show less

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Sharuko

Sharuko

el arqueólogo Peruano Julio C. Tello = Peruvian archaeologist Julio C. Tello

by Brown, Monica

Book - 2020

This bilingual children's picture book explores the life of Peruvian archeologist Julio Tello, delving into his childhood interest in archeology, his medical education and how he devoted his life to unearthing and revealing Peru's Indigenous history. This bilingual children's picture book explores the life of Peruvian archeologist Julio Tello, delving into his childhood interest in archeology, his medical education and how he devoted his life to unearthing and revealing Peru's Indigenous history. Show less

This bilingual children's picture book explores the life of Peruvian archeologist Julio Tello, delving into his childhood interest in archeology, his medical education and how he devoted his life to unearthing and revealing Peru's Indigenous history. This bilingual children's picture book explores the life of Peruvian archeologist Julio Tello, delving into his childhood interest in archeology, his medical education and how he devoted his life to unearthing and revealing Peru's Indigenous history. Show less

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Authoritative, curriculum-aligned, age-appropriate digital content covering a broad range of educational topics, including current events, arts, sciences,...Show more Authoritative, curriculum-aligned, age-appropriate digital content covering a broad range of educational topics, including current events, arts, sciences, health, people, government, sports, history, animals, geography, literature, social studies, technology and more. For grades K - 5. Show less

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